The Yamaha RX 100 was a motorcycle made by Yamaha from 1985 to 1996 with technical collaboration with escorts india and distributed in India by EscortsFuel capacity: 10.5 L (2.3 imp gal; 2.8 US gal)
Fuel consumption: 25-45KM
Engine: 98.2 cc (5.99 cu in) air-cooled, reed valve two-stroke single
Top speed: 110kmph+(fully conditioned)
Seat height: 765 mm (30.1 in)
Brakes: Expanding Drum (both front and rear)
Dimensions: L: 2,040 mm (80 in); W: 740 mm (29 in); H: J1,060 mm (42 in)
Yes it is good choice to get a vintage legend but you have to examine the bike conditions properly before buying since it is a old and roughly used bike. RX 100 is one of the evergreen product, especially for Indian Roads its suits.
But, as per an image being circulated, all motorcycles and scooters, including the likes of Yamaha RX100 / RX135 / RX-Z, Kinetic Honda, Kinetic Bajaj Enduro, Bajaj Chetak, Suzuki Shogun / Shaolin, Suzuki Max 100R, Yezdi Roadking 250 / 350, etc will be banned from 1st April 2019.
Yamaha RX 100 Overview
The Yamaha RX100 was undoubtedly one of the most iconic motorcycles to be launched in the country. This bike was responsible for single-handedly changing the way India travelled, while setting a benchmark for two-stroke bikes with its class-leading performance figures. Since its launch in 1985, it more or less ruled the two-wheeler market up until 1996, the year Yamaha discontinued it. The Japanese manufacturer was forced to pull the plug on the icon thanks to stringent emission norms enforced by the government, which spelled doom for all two-stroke vehicles on Indian roads.
The RX100 was the result of a radical experiment that Yamaha embarked on to compensate for the RD350’s lack of success in the Indian two-wheeler market. The result was something that even Yamaha couldn’t have anticipated, helping the RX100 became the legend that it is today. In fact, many enthusiasts are still willing to pay a bomb for a well-maintained example.
The RX100 was powered by an air-cooled, 98cc, single-cylinder motor that produced 11PS @ 7500rpm. The company also claimed a 0-60kmph time of 7.5 seconds. Its impeccable reliability and the affordability factor made the Yamaha RX100 a no brainer for enthusiasts back then. In fact, it was one of India’s best-selling two-stroke machines until Yamaha replaced it with the RX-G.
Now, rumours of Yamaha reviving the iconic name, albeit with a four-stroke engine, has given hope to many enthusiasts across the country. However, there is no official confirmation from Yamaha so far. So, until we get some concrete details, all we can do right now is to wait and hope for the RX100 to make a comeback and once again redefine the commuter segment in India.
The legendary RX-100 was manufactured by Yamaha till 1996 before the company had to pull to plug on the icon owing to the stringent emission norms enforced by the government, which saw the discontinuation of the sale for all two-stroke motorcycles in the country. Currently, there seem to be no plans to revive the legend and we can only hope that someday Yamaha would consider bringing back the RX-100, in a modern avatar, offering the same fun and excitement the original one offered.
Unlike the electronically aided setups of today, two-stroke engines were complete mechanical marvels. So not only was it relatively easy to maintain them, the adaptability of the engine lured many into tuning them into potent race machines. ... It had proposed a ban on two-stroke three-wheelers from April 1, 2019.
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